keep going wrote: » Would we be better off in las vegas than doing what we are doing , at least we d have pretty women around us
keep going wrote: » So im right in saying thats 33keuro per 100k or 6.6 cent a litre.you wouldnt want to pay a couple of years of it.
delaval wrote: » 56c/litre take away 28 for fine thats 28c left to cover production costs. My VC's are 9.65 and Fixed 12.54(land charge on all lands inc my own). That's 28 minus 22.19 leaves 5.8c for me. Thats grand but the effect on cash flow would be the biggest problem next spring. I had an arrangement with the bank to finance the fine for 5 years as it would have been considerable. I had this lease in my sights and a verbal agreement but needed a default position in case it didn't work out, hence loan agreement It was based on 84 payment @ 5.6%. It would have cost €403/100k litres per month. I would be very wary of putting my cashflow under pressure in the spring
Timmaay wrote: » What fraction are autumn? Mine holding 16L delivered on average also, but good few May/June calvers, and about 10% autumn calving so far. Just being fed grass, spring ladies giving less than 15 get 2kg a day and the rest 4-6 depending on yield. Jersey, how come you have yours on silage?
Brown Podzol wrote: » Just take out surpluses, c. 4 to 500kg dry matter per cow.
Farmer Pudsey wrote: » Del boy if you reach 56-57/litre for these cows what way will the costs be in relation to over quota penelty at 28c/litre if you had been in that jam.
delaval wrote: » Jer at that stocking rate and if he's cutting some silage on dairy block his sr could hit 6 in mid season so not too high imo. 1 tonne necessary for hi sr
Viewtodiefor wrote: » Mine are on 3kg 16% ration. Grass quality is good too and plenty of it. Last few milk urea was 35 n 40. Maybe it's because I have a good few heifers this year holding them back.[/QUOTE] No doubt heifers will hold you. This is the first year in a while with less than 25% heifers makes a big difference to supply. It's an area that will become appearant to many after 2015
jersey101 wrote: » good lot of meal. Is it worth it in a bad milk price year?
Brown Podzol wrote: » Average year 1 ton. Last year 1.5 ton. Won't know this year's until profit monitor in Jan. but I suspect will be nearer to 1.5 than 1.
jersey101 wrote: » serious solids and a serious stocking rate. How much meal would you feed per cow
Brown Podzol wrote: » B 4.99. p 3.99 15.5 lts 2 kg 16%. Stocked at 4 to ha. so no bother achieving grazing targets. Spread 30 units up to last day and followed cows with 3500 gls dilute slurry for the month of Sept. applied with trailing shoe . Getting a very worthwhile response.Covers 2000. Will introduce silage after the weekend.
Timmaay wrote: » You know off the top of your head what that's costing ya per ton?
delaval wrote: » Were on 4 kg till 7 days ago but too slow grazing. Now on 3kg 12% ration from Glanbia nothing special and really good quality grass. Covers 2000 and grazing out well
jersey101 wrote: » Lactose came in at 4.41. Thought it was a bit low but father said it was fine
Lactose Lactose is the % of Lactose (Sugar) content of milk for the month. Lactose content of Milk will be used as an indicator of poor quality late lactation milk. To this end, milk with lactose levels in excess of 4.35% will receive a bonus of 3p/gallon that is 0.75p/test in the months of October and November based on four lactose readings per month. Quality Conditions: A minimum of 3% of annual superlevy quota will apply for November, to qualifying suppliers. Lactose Content: Less than 4.2% - is unsuitable for processing into any product. 4.21 - 4.35% - Fair Quality Greater than 4.35% - Good Quality. Why:- The quality of milk supplies in the Autumn is crucial for our product range to ensure maximum usage. Poor quality late lactation milk will cause serious problem in product quality, flavour and stability. With advice from Moorpark experts Milk with lactose less than 4.2% level is considered unsuitable for any product. Corrective Procedure: To improve lactose % in Autumn milk you are advised to exclude from bulk tank. Milk from cows yielding less than 1.5 gallons per day. Milk from cows in excess of 300 days in lactation Milk from cows in poor body condition. Milk from sick/stressed/high SCC cows. Once a day milk. You should ensure you dry off heifers. Maintain a good plane of nutrition for all milking cows. Notification to Suppliers: Suppliers will receive results over the coming months on lactose content of their milk. Corrective action should be taken in the Autumn months.
Timmaay wrote: » Fair enough, I'm letting the cows pick away at either hay or straw also, dung is pure liquid at the minute.
